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GA SB415
Bill
Status
Vetoed
6/8/2010
Primary Sponsor
John Douglas
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AI Summary
- Places private emergency warning point-to-multipoint geographic messaging systems under the jurisdiction and rate-setting authority of the Georgia Public Service Commission
- Defines emergency warning point-to-multipoint systems as privately owned geographic messaging systems operating in Georgia using the FM 57 kHz Radio Broadcast Data System standard or the FM broadcast band with codeable, programmable receivers
- Requires the Public Service Commission to conduct a management audit of each emergency warning point-to-multipoint system provider at least once every five years, performed by a nationally reputable auditor selected jointly by the commission and the provider
- Costs of the management audit are paid by the audited provider but recognized as an operating expense, with rates set by the commission to recover the cost over a directed amortization period
- Grants immunity from liability to municipal corporations, counties, consolidated governments, other political subdivisions, state agencies, and system providers for failure to deliver information over an emergency warning point-to-multipoint system
Legislative Description
Public Utilities; provide regulation of private emergency warning point to multipoint systems by Public Service Commission
Last Action
Veto V19
6/8/2010
Committee Referrals
Regulated Industries3/26/2010
Regulated Industries and Utilities2/16/2010
Full Bill Text
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